PAULINE
1801 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-341-1500
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
MAR 25
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022008712 | Jan 7, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
- From initial inspection : Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction numbers 053400 and 055333 expired on 08/18/2023
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 5 blue Gil filets frozen.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the manager the minimum temperature for sanitizing dishes.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine only reaching 135°F. The manager placed a service call and instructed the dishwashers to put the dishes in the triple sink to sanitize them.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Cedar key oysters on the menu. After reviewing the oyster tags none of the oysters come from there. The manager changed the name on the menu to just Oysters.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Cedar Key Oysters, Marinated Scallops, Tuna Curdo and Conch Ceviche on the menu. As per the manager those items are severed raw. The manager had new menus printed during the inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 5 blue Gil filets frozen.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several not dated.
Ice buckets not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction numbers 053400 and 055333 expired on 08/18/2023
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction 053400 055333 expired on 08/18/2023
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the ware washing room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the employee restroom. The manager installed the sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler by the oven.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and shrimp over lemons at the cook line. The chef moved the items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bread in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of salmon at a temperature of 41°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (73F - Cold Holding). As per the bar tender the milk was outside for approximately 45 minutes and he put it back in the refrigerator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the buffet line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the buffet line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the buffet line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of salmon at a temperature of 41°F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the walk-in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the items.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The chef put in a clean pan.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The chef moved the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the chest freezer gasket soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The chef labeled the items.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.